Best forest trails in Sonthofen

Romantic, varied hike near Sonthofen, Bavaria. A wild and romantic gorge, a small stream and steep rocky cliffs. On this route, you hike through the Starzlachklamm gorge and experience an impressive natural spectacle. The route starts at the Starzlachklamm car park, which is subject to a charge. Entry to the Starzlachklamm gorge is also subject to a charge. It is open from April to November. There are several refreshment stops along the way. In general, the Starzlachklamm is a popular...

This hike leads to the impressive Hinanger waterfalls, a natural monument in the Oberallgäu. The trail first leads through lush Allgäu mountain meadows and then climbs into a deeply carved forest gorge. A particular highlight is the main waterfall, where the water plunges twelve metres over a mighty limestone tufa edge. The path runs spectacularly directly behind the cascading veil of water. Rare mosses and ferns can often be observed in the damp crevices of the gorge, while fire salamanders...

Panoramic mountain tour over the three peaks Sonnenkopf, Heidelbeerkopf and Schnippenkopf in the Allgäu near Sonthofen, Bavaria As the tour includes longer ascent and descent sections on stony terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. The mountain huts along the route are great places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Alpine panoramas from the three peaks - Refreshments in mountain huts

Ascent: First across alpine meadows and forest passages, later up to the Entschenalpe on a tarmac alpine path. At the turn-off to Gaisalpe/Stützel, follow the farm track straight ahead for a short distance, then there are signs again pointing the way up to Falkenalpe. From there to the Schnippenkopf. Beautiful panoramic views of the Illertal, the Hörnerkette, Kleinwalsertal, the Allgäu High Alps, Rotspitze, Retterschwangertal, Oberjoch, Hirschberg and Grünten. The onward route to the...

Scenic marathon run in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park from Sonthofen. The Allgäu Panorama Marathon was launched in 2007 with the intention of offering participants a scenic route where they can get to know the Hörner Group. The first half is characterised by meadows, trails and stony climbs. The second half begins with a slightly undulating forest run before ending - after a short but steep climb - in a run along the river. --- Accessible by bus and train

This atmospheric and historically significant circular hike leads through the Bavarian-Tyrolean border region in the Allgäu Alps near Oberstdorf and Obermaiselstein. The trail explores the plateau of the former mountain village of Oberried, which was abandoned in the 17th century due to the plague, following a diverse mixture of narrow mountain trails, root-covered forest paths, and broader alpine meadow tracks. A central highlight is the mystical site of the deserted village, where a small...

Panoramic circular hiking trail in the Allgäu High Alps, Bavaria. Despite the ascent, this is a fairly easy hike overall, mostly on a tarmac toll road, but also on paths for short stretches. There are wonderful views as far as the Walsertal mountains. Highlights of the hike: - Panoramic views - Well-maintained paths - cosy refreshment stops